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Sepsis can move fast, and the early signs are often easy to confuse with other serious illnesses. That is why better blood-based clues matter. At the SCACM Fall 2026 Michigan Discussion, our founder will lead a focused conversation on how newer thinking around biomarkers may help care teams recognize risk earlier, interpret changes more clearly, and support faster decisions. This discussion will be informational, not medical advice. Sepsis care is complex, and diagnosis alway

State lines matter for laboratory outreach. Medicare claims data can show which nearby markets are worth the drive and which are not. A client recently asked us for a claims analysis to support their next outreach planning meeting. We did a deep dive and built an interactive dashboard to tell the story. Their lab sits between several state borders and is a short drive from a few others, and the data made one thing obvious: not every state creates the same opportunity for expa

Introduction to Molecular Panels Each quarter, PASCV: Gone Viral releases a special one-hour panel episode featuring multiple subject-matter experts. These episodes focus on cutting-edge technologies and practical topics in clinical virology and molecular microbiology. In today's episode, Dr. Logan Patterson, PhD, D(ABMM), engages with a panel of experts to discuss how flexible, customizable molecular panels are revolutionizing infectious disease testing. These advancements l

An Insightful Interview with Our Founder In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, rural Michigan faced unique challenges. The healthcare system had to adapt quickly to ensure the safety and well-being of its communities. I had the opportunity to share insights in an interview conducted by MLO Online. This discussion highlighted the resilience and innovation that emerged during these trying times. The Impact of COVID-19 on Rural Healthcare The pandemic placed immense pressure on

Enhancing Laboratory Operations Light renovations, BSL cabinets, and workflow redesign allowed this facility to expand their operations to include microbiology and molecular biology operations to their already growing cytology / histology/ pathology operations. Future growth was baked in design wise for NGS, Genetics, Flow Cytometry as well as a full UPS backup power room was installed to maintain operations during construction interruptions and future expansion projects. Dec

Custom Layout and design preserved square footage and unlocked simplicity in operations for a growing reference laboratory that had to be able to scale-in-place as they expanded. Enhanced visual layout and stock/freight handling so that it could be accomplished by lower license level individuals and by keeping it conveniently in the original shell building we were able to save nearly 600K in renovations and architect fees. This went straight forward for final draft and adopti

Don’t miss the SCACM 2026 Spring Meeting in Indianapolis! Join us on April 14th for Dinner and a seminar including two engaging presentations that explore how flexible syndromic testing is helping laboratories advance diagnostic stewardship, optimize utilization, and streamline respiratory testing workflows. Discover more about the event and register here: SCACM Spring Meeting 2026 Exhibitor Seminar and Dinner Save the date for our free Exhibitor Seminar on April 14th, featur

Molecular diagnostics Clearwater Beach, Florida | Americas Join us for this engaging presentation with Nicholas Decker, MBA, MLS(ASCP) Director of Laboratory Services, as he shares insights on how customizable syndromic panels can support clinical stewardship, improve reimbursement outcomes, and enable rapid response in today’s healthcare environment. When: Wednesday, May 7th Time: 7:00–7:30 p.m. Location: Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, Dunes Ballroom III–V, Lobby Level Spea

Syndromic respiratory testing works best when the lab can choose what goes on the panel. Here is why flexible panels matter for reimbursement and diagnostic stewardship. Nicholas Decker, MBA, MLS(ASCP), Administrative Laboratory Director and Founder of Decker Laboratory Consulting LLC, shares how his team overcame reimbursement challenges and advanced diagnostic stewardship with the help of the flexible syndromic LIAISON PLEX Respiratory Flex Assay. We are firm believers in s